Bombshells to Blasters, An Auction You Can't Refuse Pt. 1

Lot #144:

Yoda Puppet Hand from Empire Strikes Back

Lucasfilm, 1980. Production used creature character puppet hand constructed of cast foam latex. Expertly painted green with cast amber resin fingernails affixed, featuring lifelike sculptural wrinkles, knuckles, and veins for realism. The hand surface has been professionally and sensitively sealed to prevent latex deterioration. The beloved "Yoda" character was first introduced in the classic sequel to the original blockbuster as the nomadic mentor to "Luke Skywalker" (Mark Hamill) on the planet "Dagobah." The Jedi Master was originally voiced by Frank Oz, and the character quickly became one of the most beloved of the franchise. These creature suits and animatronic "skins" rarely survived the rigors of production use, making this example an extremely special piece of cinematic history. Exhibiting production handling, expected latex stiffening, crazing to surface, paint loss, and whitening on one nail due to age. In vintage good to very good condition. Provenance: Prop Store "Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction" June 21, 2022, Los Angeles, Lot #398.